Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
Red Wine
Sur de los Andes Pinot Noir 2023, Patagonia, Mendoza, Argentina: Sur de los Andes Reserva Pinot Noir from Patagonia's cool-climate General Roca in Río Negro pours a translucent garnet and opens with an inviting bouquet of crushed blackcurrant, sun-dried fig, and dried herb undertones, lifted by a bright thread of pomelo zest. It's dry and medium-bodied, with a vibrant dark-fruit core framed by lively acidity and silky, polished tannins, while a whisper of anise and toasted clove carries through to a focused, lingering finish. Serve it slightly below room temperature and drink it now through 2028, or cellar it for a few more years as the structure is there for graceful aging. Winemaker Pablo Durigutti, one of Argentina's most celebrated enologists, crafts this wine from organically farmed Patagonian vines using only natural yeasts and a cold maceration process, a fascinating choice that coaxes remarkable aromatic precision from a notoriously finicky grape. Founded in 2002 by former finance executive Guillermo Banfi, Sur de los Andes proves that reinvention can yield extraordinary results. Try this Pinot with herb-crusted roast lamb chops, where the wine's earthy lift plays beautifully against the seared crust, or alongside a mushroom and gruyère risotto for a weeknight pairing that feels decidedly elegant. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast leg of lamb, veal stuffed Portobello mushrooms, veal chops. Drink: 2026 - 2028 21991 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.90 Score: 92/100. May 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Pelee Island The Three Pinots 2022, Pelee Island, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Pelee Island The Three Pinots from Pelee Island V.Q.A., Ontario is a bright, off-dry white blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Auxerrois, and Pinot Blanc, each variety weaving its own thread into a fragrant, generous tapestry of ripe mango, white cherry blossom, honeyed melon, and a whisper of toasted brioche on the finish. Light in body with refreshing acidity and a lower alcohol of just 11.5%, it is a wonderfully easy-drinking wine that punches well above its modest weight. Serve it well chilled and enjoy it through 2029. Winemaker Danie De Bruyn, who trained in oenology in Stellenbosch and has worked across South Africa, France, and New Zealand before arriving at Pelee Island, brings a world-traveller's deft touch to this playful, aromatic blend. Remarkably, Pelee Island is regarded as the birthplace of winemaking in Canada, with vines first planted there in 1854, and the winery even earned accolades at the Paris World Fair as far back as 1878. Food pairings: Thai shrimp spring rolls with a sweet chili dipping sauce, lemon herb roasted chicken with a green salad, soft ripened brie with honeycomb and sliced pear on a charcuterie board. Drink: 2026 - 2029 50552 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart